Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to be onsite approximately two (2) days per week.
The Role
GM Motorsports Competition Engineering is seeking a Lead Trackside Engineer to join our Cadillac LMDh program. This role will coordinate the at-race performance support GM provides to the race teams – setting priorities and ensuring proper execution. You will also represent GM in sanctioning body discussions around on-track performance. Travel to the races and tests on a regular basis will be required.
What You'll Do
Work with GM, key partner, and race team engineers that support the Cadillac LMDh program to develop and execute the performance support plan for each race
Lead and develop the Cadillac LMDh trackside performance engineering team
Work with the Lead Development Engineer to transition new and future development of the car into racing
Coordinate the post-race review and reporting of performance with key stakeholders and communicate areas of weakness or potential to the Lead Development Engineer
Ensure the post-race correlation of simulation models
Contribute to the development of the engineering software toolchain
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Additional DescriptionYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Professional Race Engineer experience in a BOP series
Participation in professional racing for 10+ years
Multi body vehicle model development
Familiarity with Race Watch, HH Timing, Canopy
BS of Engineering
Lap Time Simulation experience
Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics and/or Aerodynamics (both preferred)
Hardware In the Loop Experience
Driving Simulator Experience
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
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